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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 99,744.32, 137,637.60 and 55,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 99,744.32, 137,637.60 and 55,029.44 is: 75,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    99,744.32 : 137,637.60 = 55,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    99,744.32/137,637.60 = 55,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    99,744.32x = 137,637.60 × 55,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    99,744.32x = 7,574,120,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,120,050.94/99,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,935.35

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